Summary: Episode 7 of the Part-Time Author Podcast arrives just in time for the weekend. In this episode, Genny Heikka and Aaron Robbins discuss why they find it hard to write or create when they are on vacation. Aaron discusses how and why he came up with a 48th month plan. A bulk of the episode is spent discussing writing book reviews, reviewing the work of others, and why work-for-hire writing can be fun. Episode 7 wraps up with conversation about writing contests, how they can help you achieve your writing goals, and what to look for in a reputable contest. In this episode, Genny and Aaron also announce the first Part-Time Author Podcast Writing Contest. This month's contest entries should be 329 words or less and play off the phrase/idea, "A squirrel takes flight." This month's award is a fountain pen trophy designed, sculpted, cast and painted by Part-Time Author Co-Host Aaron Robbins. Mentioned in this episode: Author <a href="http://kathleenduey.blogspot.com/">Kathleen Duey</a>, the <a href="http://scbwi.org">Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators</a>, the <a href="http://sanfranciscobookreview.com">San Francisco Book Review</a>, <a href="http://smartwriters.com">Smartwriters.com</a> writing contest, and the <a href="http://www.saclibrary.org/">Sacramento Public Library.</a>
